Options to get stuff shipped from China...Lets discuss
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The weight of each cell is 5.5kg. Dimensions - 207.5*72*173.7mm. Will need 16 cells to make a standard 48v battery. So it'll 88-90 kg without packaging.
$7-8 excluding customs, right?. Have they imported LiFePO4 cells earlier? Because there is some BIS certification rule that each cell needs to undergo once it lands in India, AFAIK this certification is mandatory for the cells to be transported within India.
msvsme
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LIFEPO4 ALIBABA In India there is highstar brand available for Rs.2500 for one 3.2v cell of 100Ah sold by local sellers. I only see those in youtube. But I don't know what kind of grade and quality those cells are. In alibaba I am interested in 100ah cells like the link I posted to make one 24v 100ah battery (8 cells).
The 7-8$ per kilo is a liitle costly for shipping.
100ah is around 2.4kg per cell (220*130*40mm per cell).
I didn't know about the bis certification rules as mentioned by @JMP.
Thinking it might be better to go with the Indian sellers. But if there is cost effective option, then please let me know.
(sorry for the late reply. I could have replied yesterday but got a little sick. And got the time just now)
I am not aware with the certification, would be better to get it in touch with local shipping agents. the price i was given for electronics containing battery which would be already high as per weight and product type. so i can't help in this. the company seems to no.1 seller.
i am also interested in getting a 12v 200ah/100ah setup. if we buy, which inverter will work with this?
i am also interested in getting a 12v 200ah/100ah setup. if we buy, which inverter will work with this?
For 12v, any inverter which works with lead acid batteries will work, as long as there is a good BMS in the battery.
msvsme
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There is transformer based inverter and transformerless (high frequency switching inverter).
In India, local ones are transformers based. In china, high frequency ones is popular due to their efficiency. Both has pros and cons.
To use 12v 100ah with any inverter, you have to know the charging voltage and discharging characteristics of the inverter and battery.
For lifepo4, to get maximum lifecycle, it is recommended to charge it at 3.45v per cell i.e 13.8V for 4S cell. I think max it can take is 3.65V per cell or 14.6V for normal charging from 0-100%. So, if inverter can charge it at that voltage then you'll be fine. If higher voltage comes, then bms will cut it off. Whether bms will step down 15v to 14.4v or cut off charge is another matter. I don't know about this.
Local inverters charge at 15A. But lifepo4 can handle much more than than.
Normal lead acid inverter cuts off the inverter at 10.5v (10.7V). For lifepo4 4S 10v is 0% charge (see voltage and charge chart of lifepo4).
Just like mobile keeping it at 10-90% charge gives more cycles.
Hi, I have been reading through all the pages and I want to import mostly toys and some plastic gel blaster gun. Whats the probability that these will get flagged in customs?
Side note: All new to this. Was planning to apply for IEC and BIS.
Side note: All new to this. Was planning to apply for IEC and BIS.
that's crazy amount
toys without magnet and battery have no issue at all. rare chances of getting it flagged. also depends on quantity.
Ah got it so even if I buy these without batteries in bulk lets say 50 piece, I wouldn't require to have an IEC or BIS. Any suggestions on how to get those with electronics through customs without paying exorbitant charges.
you will be fine with 50pieces or even 100 with about 50% custom, however would recommend using business for this. personal quantity should be around 5-10 is recommended. this also depends on toy/package size.
I wanted to buy at least 20 gel blaster guns actually. Prices here are quite high.
if you have plan to sell and import more in future get a license, otherwise try with smaller batches.
raksrules
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OK. So i have an update about the fake lego shipment. One of our group members got 30 Kg shipped in 2 boxes (as he got stuff from 2 sellers on alibaba). So yes total weight is 30 kg. He paid $100 for shipping and it was expedite shipping using FedEx to his Bangalore address.
He declared the total as 21 USD. Yes that is right. 21 USD only. Only this he paid tax (including charges of FedEx for clearing)..Will post pics once he permits. I have asked him. He only created invoice for the 21 USD and sent to shipper who put it in proper format for the FedEx guys.
He paid duty of...hold on...only 1860 rupees or so. Yes on a 30 kg package.
The final address was Bangalore so Not sure if bangalore customs are lineint. Mumbai are worst so i am skeptical of using this route.
But please understand that what he ordered was essential plastic pieces (which is what legos are). Don't order electronics this way or something Whose value can be easily assessed by the custom officers. Most of these packages are actually never opened, but they are definitely getting X-rayed by FedEx guys themselves and if there is anything suspicious or anything that they think is more valued than what is invoiced, they will definitely open your package and. They will probably reassess and slap a very high duty on you.
Pic attached of duty charged. This is including FedEx clearance charges.
@rocking
And yes package received in just 5 days or so.
Shipper's alibaba link if anyone wants: https://x.alibaba.com/16CH7b?ck=minisite
He declared the total as 21 USD. Yes that is right. 21 USD only. Only this he paid tax (including charges of FedEx for clearing)..Will post pics once he permits. I have asked him. He only created invoice for the 21 USD and sent to shipper who put it in proper format for the FedEx guys.
He paid duty of...hold on...only 1860 rupees or so. Yes on a 30 kg package.
The final address was Bangalore so Not sure if bangalore customs are lineint. Mumbai are worst so i am skeptical of using this route.
But please understand that what he ordered was essential plastic pieces (which is what legos are). Don't order electronics this way or something Whose value can be easily assessed by the custom officers. Most of these packages are actually never opened, but they are definitely getting X-rayed by FedEx guys themselves and if there is anything suspicious or anything that they think is more valued than what is invoiced, they will definitely open your package and. They will probably reassess and slap a very high duty on you.
Pic attached of duty charged. This is including FedEx clearance charges.
@rocking
And yes package received in just 5 days or so.
Shipper's alibaba link if anyone wants: https://x.alibaba.com/16CH7b?ck=minisite
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great, $100 for 30kgs weight is really good. can you dm me the shipping agent profile.